Quite a historical flint corn from the U.S. This white flint originates with the Narragansett Tribe of Rhode Island in 1630. Productive plants may reach 4-5 feet tall with 6-9 inch long ears of an of white flint in 8 rows. It is early maturing and also very cold resistant in the seedling stage, being able to withstand slight and even moderate frosts without damage. Used for flour to make Rhode Island Johnny cakes, also for feed grain and silage. Dent varieties have replaced this variety, making it pretty rare. This is one of the main corns grown by the Pilgrims after their landing in 1620. It remained a staple with them, being shared by the Narragansett Indians. The other settlers in the area also adopted it for milling and fodder. Even the Johnny Cakes the corn's flour was made into originated from the Narragansett Tribe, being eaten with butter or maple syrup. Has an unusual slight salt tolerance, so it was usually planted near the coast or rivers and deters corn weevils.